[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 31 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE 104TH BIRTHDAY OF RODGER WILLIAMS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2016

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
today to recognize the birthday of Rodger Williams. He turned 104 on 
October 15th.
  Rodger was born on October 15, 1911, to Carrie Lee Humphries and 
Frank Williams in Waverly, Alabama. He was the fourth of five children, 
William, Mary, Jack and Susie and was the youngest boy.
  Rodger served in the United States Army in World War II. In 1946, he 
married Bessie B. Caldwell and they were blessed with eight children. 
His children include: Eddie James, Dorothy Jean (deceased), Clarence 
(deceased), Joseph, Marguerite, Jenese, Jacqueline and Christine. 
Bessie died in 1989. He also had one daughter prior to marrying Bessie, 
Jean Knight (deceased).
  Rodger purchased over 100 acres of land after the war and much of his 
family still resides on the property. After the war, he worked in a 
steel mill in Chicago and returned to Alabama in 1955 working as a 
farmer. He also worked as a custodian at Auburn University for 17 years 
before retiring.
  Rodger only finished 6th grade, but believes strongly in education. 
His children and grandchildren have attended Tuskegee College, Miles 
College, Southern Union, the University of Alabama, Troy University, 
Faulkner University, Vanderbilt University, Howard College and Alabama 
State University.
  Rodger loves spending time with his family and enjoying fresh 
vegetables.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the life and achievements 
of Rodger Williams and wishing him a happy 104th birthday!

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